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Mountain Biking MOUNTAIN BIKING The Benefits of Mountain Biking to the Atherton Tablelands Great mountain bike trails don’t just satisfy local riders. They can also attract tourists from all over, revitalize local economies, and put a destination on the map. International Mountain Bicycling Association April 2015 Tablelands Futures Corporation PO Box 156, Yungaburra QLD 4884 www.tablelandsfutures.com Facilitating sustainable prosperity Mountain Biking | The benefits to the Atherton Tablelands Executive Summary Where else on the planet can you mountain bike and be immersed in pristine World Heritage Rainforests, go from savannah to ocean to rainforest in one day and experience unique flora and fauna in one of the worlds most concentrated and bio- diverse natural environments? Tablelands Integrated Mountain Bike Alliance (TiMBa) – a subcommittee of Tablelands Futures Corporation have a vision and a plan to develop the Atherton Tablelands as a world class mountain biking destination. Over recent years, significant initiatives have been delivered to ensure this vision is a reality including a whole of region approach to make Tropical North Queensland the premier mountain bike destination in Australia and an internationally renowned world class facility. Funding was secured to obtain feasibility and mapping reports to develop the Atherton Tablelands trail network. These reports led to Local, State and Federal Government funding for construction of world class trails at the Atherton Forest Mountain Bike Park; Davies Creek Mountain Bike Park and the Atherton Tablelands Rail Trails corridor. In addition the ongoing development of the Sunny Savannah Project and expanded Rail Trail network will provide additional infrastructure to drive demand. Mountain bike trails constructed to world class standards are a viable tourism attraction for the Atherton Tablelands and provide a significant economic stimulus to the local economy. This economic stimulus is significantly boosted by mountain biking events. The Crocodile Trophy is a UCI level annual mountain bike 10 day staged event held in Tropical North Queensland. The race typically covers around 1,200 kilometres and is known to be one of the most demanding mountain bike races in the world. The 2014 Crocodile Trophy race started in Cairns and travelled to Lake Tinaroo, Atherton, Irvinebank, Wetherby station and then finished in Port Douglas. 7 of the 9 stages of the event were held in the Atherton Tablelands region and the 2015 event is following the same staged format. There is no other event on the Atherton Tablelands that has the audience reach that the Crocodile Trophy has both nationally and internationally, with over 7 million overseas viewers watching the TV coverage alone. Followers from around the world tune in to watch live coverage; read the many blogs, articles and news releases covering the event and the many social media posts from competitors, spectators and sporting enthusiasts. Every video, article and Facebook promotion showcases our region with not only imagery but also positive commentary. Whilst it is difficult to quantify the direct economic benefit of the race during it’s time here, the pre destination marketing and coverage within two of our regions prime markets (Japan and Germany) is exceptional and will continue to provide ongoing benefits for several years. Local Government, businesses and the community should be proud to be the host destination of this significant event and continue to support and capitalize on the exposure of this region, to the world. Without this ongoing support, another region will quickly realise the benefits of this hallmark event and this region will fall behind in delivering on its vision to create a world class mountain biking destination. Tablelands Futures Corporation | April 2014 Executive Summary Mountain Biking | The benefits to the Atherton Tablelands This report is the first version of what is seen as an ongoing annual document to quantify the benefits of this significant sector across our region with increased clearly identified financial outcomes as the data becomes more readily available. Over the next 3 years FNQ will continue to host the Crocodile Trophy as well as rounds of the Mountain Bike World Cup and World Championships and the Atherton Tablelands will continue to position itself to maximise the benefits to our economy. Michael Lawrence Chairman Tablelands Futures Corporation April 2015 Tablelands Futures Corporation | April 2014 Page 1 Mountain Biking | The benefits to the Atherton Tablelands Table of Contents Mountain Biking ..................................................................................................................... 3 Social Benefits ............................................................................................................. 4 Environmental Benefits ............................................................................................... 4 Economic Benefits ....................................................................................................... 4 Mountain Bike Tourism & Event Potential ............................................................................ 5 Atherton Tablelands as a Mountain Bike Destination ........................................................... 8 SWOT ANALYSIS ................................................................................................................... 10 Tablelands Integrated Mountain Biking Alliance ................................................................. 11 Atherton Tablelands Mountain Biking Key Assets ............................................................... 13 Atherton Forest Mountain Bike Park ........................................................................ 13 Davies Creek Mountain Bike Park ............................................................................. 13 Atherton Trailhead, Skills Park and Pump Track ....................................................... 14 Firetrails and other rides ........................................................................................... 14 Sunny Savannah (proposed project) ......................................................................... 14 Events .................................................................................................................................. 11 The Crocodile Trophy ........................................................................................................... 12 Outcomes for the region ..................................................................................................... 13 Extensive media coverage locally, nationally and internationally: ........................... 13 Key Figures extracted the from Crocodile Trophy Media Coverage report 2014 ..... 13 Links to specific examples ......................................................................................... 14 Imagery of the region used throughout promotion of the event ............................. 14 Tablelands Futures Corporation | April 2014 Page 2 Mountain Biking | The benefits to the Atherton Tablelands Mountain Biking Mountain biking is a rapidly growing sport and industry within Australia. Apart from needing a bike and a helmet, mountain bike riding is a free activity and connects participants to nature and is environmentally friendly. 4 million Australians ride bikes in a typical week. Cycling is the fourth most popular physical activity for adult Australians. 814,000 people ride a bike in Queensland each week – 18% of residents. Nearly 60% of Queensland households have access to a bike. In 2010 Australians bought more than 1.3 million new bikes, compared to 1 million new cars, making it the eleventh year in a row that bicycle sales outstripped motor vehicle sales. In 2009 more than 364,000 Queenslanders rode a bike for sport, recreation or exercise, an 11% increase on the previous two years. Mountain Biking has sometimes been mistaken as an activity of the young and reckless, hurtling down impossible slopes, but it is actually enjoyed by families and all age groups. The majority of experienced mountain bikers are described as: male aged between mid-20’s and mid 40’s however there is a discernible gender shift with a steady increase in participation by women; have tertiary level education and come from professional backgrounds with mid to high incomes; ride once to 2-3 times per week; tend to travel in small groups of 2-3 people, and will travel for unique experiences or competitions; most mountain bikers expect a relatively high level of trail infrastructure and associated services at mountain bike destinations and cite features such as fitness/exercise, technical challenge, spectacular scenery, local culture and accessibility as important attributes for mountain bike destinations. they generally access information about a destination through word of mouth or the internet. Tablelands Futures Corporation | April 2014 Page 3 Mountain Biking | The benefits to the Atherton Tablelands Social Benefits Health - Governments are promoting outdoor activities as a means to improve health and lifestyle. Biking is identified as one of the best activities. Reversing declining rural communities - Across Australia small communities are struggling to find ways of retaining existing social services and grow their communities to attract investment in social infrastructure. Offering employment opportunities and recreational facilities can assist in retaining youth in the community Jobs - International
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